Drainage work to impact traffic on westbound I-80 near Colfax

COLFAX — Caltrans is alerting motorists that the left lane of westbound Interstate 80 will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday from Magra to 1.5 miles east of Colfax to allow Caltrans maintenance crews to perform drainage work, according to a release.

Traffic delays and traffic congestion are expected.

Drains for rain and snowmelt runoff are located along the median in this area of Interstate 80. To ensure that all drains are in good working order, Caltrans will close the left lane in order to increase safety for maintenance workers.

Because there are only two lanes on this three-mile length of Interstate 80, motorists are likely to experience traffic delays and are encouraged to plan for additional travel time through the area, the release stated. California Highway Patrol will be escorting traffic through the work zone to keep speeds safe for Caltrans workers on this curvy, steep stretch of freeway.